Taiwan Religious Culture Map

It is said that Peitian Temple—originally called Puzi Temple or Pushu Temple—was established in the 26th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing era (1687 CE) and renamed as Peitian Temple after a renovation conducted in the 4th year of Tongzhi Emperor's reign (1865 CE). Having undergone major additions and restorations throughout the Qing era, the Japanese colonial period, and the Republican era by many renowned craftsmen, the temple is home to a lot of artistic and cultural assets. The temple also houses rare artifacts like a statue of Matzu carved from the roots of a tree, a pair of gold jiaobei (moon-shaped blocks used for divination) said to have been used by Emperor Kangxi, a bronze incense burner and a pair of large bronze candle holders donated by employees of the Suantou Sugar Refinery in the 11th year of the Taishō era (Japanese colonial period; 1922 CE), and a plaque reading ""Everyone respects their ancestors"" based on the calligraphic work by Lin Chao-ying (1739-1816 CE) that was donated by worshipers in the 4th year of the Taishō era (1915 CE). Each year, between the Lunar New Year and Matzu's birthday, visitors are able to see Peitian Temple's famed ""imperial lanterns"", which—according to legend— are a boon Emperor Jiaqing bestowed upon the sister-in-law of admiral Wang Te-lu for raising the commander-in-chief.